Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, who is scheduled for trial in January, appears to be suffering from a severe mental disability, including delusional visions and beliefs, counsel for the Saudi national stated in a motion filed today.

The Avalanche-Journal reports that this week, Aldawsari's defense team asked federal Judge Sam Cummings to order a competency examination and require that psychiatric and psychological reports be filed with the court.

Aldawsari, arrested Feb. 23, is accused of plotting attacks against the United States. The 21-year-old college student is accused of planning to attack various U.S. targets, including sites in New York City and former president George W. Bush's home in Dallas.

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